Teachers’ mental health: a mixed-method study on spirituality, well-being, and distress in the workplace

Authors : Rahmat Aziz

Pages : 232-239

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.24.3.04

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Publication Date : 2024-09-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The article extends previous research with a dual-model approach to assessing the relationship between teachers’ spirituality and mental health in the workplace. Mental health is defined as a high level of psychological well-being and a low level of psychological distress. The mixed methods study surveyed junior and senior high school teachers in East Java, Indonesia. Quantitative data were collected from 117 teachers, while qualitative data were collected from nine teachers. Quantitative data was collected through a spirituality and mental health scale, while qualitative data was collected through interviews. The analysis was performed using statistical analysis and thematic analysis. The results showed that spirituality affected mental health in a high mental health profile (R=.450, p=<.005), While the analysis results on other profiles were unaffected. The profile of high mental illness (R=.185, p= >.005), low mental illness (R=.215, p= >.005), low mental health (R=.098, p= >.005). The three strategies teachers to develop mental health were being grateful for all gifts, building the meaning of work as a teacher, and being patient in dealing with problems at work. The findings indicate that spirituality has a more significant influence on teachers with good mental health.
Keywords : Dual continua model of mental health, psychological distress, psychological well being, spirituality